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| Hangman's knot | |
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| Names | Hangman's knot, hangman's noose, collar |
| Typical use | Hanging |
| ABoK | #1119, #366 |
The hangman's knot[1] or hangman's noose[2] (also known as a collar during the Elizabethan era) is a knot most often associated with its use in hanging a person.
- ^ Ashley, Clifford W. (1993). The Ashley Book of Knots. Faber and Faber. p. 59. ISBN 9780571096596. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ Budworth, Geoffrey (2000). The Complete Guide to Knots and Knot Tying. Lorenz Books. p. 198. ISBN 9780754804222. Retrieved March 19, 2022.